Reshoring meant to prevent concrete slab deflection under its own weight, similar to that shown in this photo of another project above, became a point of controversy among the Philadelphia hotel ...

We often get questions from concrete contractors that relate to common and uncommon concerns. Here we discuss three such questions. FIGURE 1. For a design slab thickness of 5 inches, requiring 3-inch ...

(BPT) - Have you ever seen a house with a beautiful lawn, lush landscaping, a tasteful and well-maintained exterior – and an ugly cracked concrete driveway? Why is it that even seasoned, proficient do ...

QDEAR BARRY: My home has a forced-air heating system, with ducts installed beneath the concrete slab floor. When it rains for several days in a row, the vents get wet, and some have standing water in ...

Concrete sidewalks are essential for pedestrian safety, but over time, they can develop cracks, uneven surfaces, and other forms of deterioration. Proper maintenance ensures long-lasting durability ...

Foundation cracks can be the stuff of nightmares for homeowners. They conjure visions of excessive repair bills or worse–turning a once-functional structure into a teardown. But not all foundations ...

Q.Cracks are forming within my concrete slab foundation and are causing problems with my flooring. My master bath floor tile has developed a 4-foot crack (tiles, not grout) and I see a ridge forming ...

Paul Beagley started Phaze Concrete Incorporated, Hildale, Utah, in 2003 primarily to do large warehouse and “big box” floor work. Business went well and they branched out to include parking ...

The Silver Line extension to Dulles International Airport, which runs through Tysons Corner, is tentatively scheduled for a 2020 completion. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone) WASHINGTON — A whistleblower lawsuit ...

Outside of the Consortium Library on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus is a concrete slab 8 feet wide and 20 feet long. It looks like your average sidewalk, but it could potentially hold the ...